Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA EH08 0010301SUPP10

  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Program to Expand and Assess the Health Effects Associated with Exposures to Volcanic Emission and Air Pollutants" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.061 Innovations in Applied Public Health Research.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Aug 17, 2010 and posted on Aug 17, 2010.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 1, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $80,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
  • Eligible applicant(s) are limited to The University of Hawaii at Manoa as they have experience and expertise in collecting air monitoring data on volcanic emissions in Hawaii and have established partnerships with impacted communities living in close proximity to active volcanoes. These capabilities are necessary to estimate exposures to the volcanic emissions and to conduct a study to assess the human health effects in Hawaiian residents who are exposed to these volcanic emissions.
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Opportunity Summary:

This grant opportunity, titled "Program to Expand and Assess the Health Effects Associated with Exposures to Volcanic Emission and Air Pollutants" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA EH08-0010301SUPP10), is a discretionary grant offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the health activity category. It is structured as a supplemental award, meaning it is intended to add funds to continue and strengthen an existing line of research rather than launch a brand-new project. The core purpose is to provide additional support for ongoing research focused on the human health effects linked to exposure to volcanic emissions in Hawaii, with an emphasis on understanding and quantifying how these environmental exposures affect residents living near active volcanic activity.

The program is explicitly aligned with the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) performance goal of determining human health effects associated with environmental exposures and using that evidence to prevent or reduce illness, injury, and death tied to environmental risk factors. In practice, this frames the work as applied public health research: gathering and analyzing exposure and health data in a real-world setting, then translating findings into actionable public health insights. While the announcement text is brief, the intent is clear that the funded activities should contribute measurable outcomes that improve understanding of exposure-health relationships from volcanic air pollutants and support risk reduction strategies for affected communities.

Funding for the supplement is modest and targeted. The estimated total funding is $80,000, with an award ceiling of $80,000 and no stated award floor. Only one award is expected, reinforcing that this is a narrowly scoped supplement rather than a broad competition. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces administrative burden on the recipient and indicates the sponsor intends to fully support the incremental work enabled by the supplement.

Eligibility is restricted to a single institution: the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The justification provided is that the university already has the relevant experience and expertise to collect air monitoring data on volcanic emissions in Hawaii and has established partnerships with communities impacted by volcanic activity. Those existing capabilities are described as essential for two main tasks: estimating human exposures to volcanic emissions using monitoring and related data, and conducting a study that assesses the health effects among Hawaiian residents exposed to these emissions. This limited eligibility also reflects the local, specialized nature of the research environment in Hawaii, where on-the-ground relationships and established monitoring infrastructure are critical for timely and credible public health research.

Administratively, the opportunity was posted on August 17, 2010, with an application closing date of September 1, 2010, and an archive date of October 1, 2010. The CFDA number listed is 93.061, "Innovations in Applied Public Health Research," which signals the CDC category under which this supplement falls. For applicants or stakeholders needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the notice provides a CDC Procurement and Grants Office contact (TIMS) via phone at 770-488-2700 and email at PGOTIM@cdc.gov.

Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a focused CDC supplement designed to extend and deepen a specific, ongoing Hawaii-based research effort on volcanic air pollution and health. It supports continued exposure estimation and health effects assessment in communities near active volcanoes, with the broader public health aim of generating evidence that can inform prevention and risk reduction related to environmental air hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the title of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "Program to Expand and Assess the Health Effects Associated with Exposures to Volcanic Emission and Air Pollutants."

What is the funding opportunity number?

The Funding Opportunity Number is RFA EH08-0010301SUPP10.

Which federal agency is offering this grant?

This is a discretionary grant offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

What activity category is this opportunity listed under?

The activity category is Health.

Is this a new grant or a supplement to an existing project?

This opportunity is structured as a supplemental award. That means it is intended to add funds to continue and strengthen an existing line of research rather than start a brand-new project.

What is the main purpose of this supplemental award?

The purpose is to provide additional support for ongoing research on the human health effects linked to exposure to volcanic emissions in Hawaii, with an emphasis on understanding and quantifying impacts on residents living near active volcanic activity.

What kinds of exposures are the focus of the research?

The focus is exposure to volcanic emissions and related air pollutants in Hawaii.

What kinds of health questions is the program intended to address?

The program is aimed at determining human health effects associated with environmental exposures from volcanic air pollutants and using that evidence to help prevent or reduce illness, injury, and death tied to environmental risk factors.

How does this opportunity align with CDC or NCEH goals?

It is explicitly aligned with the National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) performance goal of determining human health effects associated with environmental exposures and applying that evidence to prevent or reduce adverse outcomes related to environmental risk factors.

What type of work is the CDC expecting the supplement to support?

Based on the description, the supplement is meant to support applied public health research in a real-world setting. This includes collecting and analyzing exposure and health data related to volcanic air pollution, and generating findings that can be translated into actionable public health insights.

What outcomes is this program trying to achieve?

The intent is that funded activities contribute measurable outcomes that improve understanding of exposure-health relationships from volcanic air pollutants and support risk reduction strategies for affected communities.

How much funding is available under this supplement?

The estimated total funding is $80,000.

What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?

The award ceiling is $80,000.

Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?

No award floor is stated.

How many awards does the CDC expect to make?

Only one award is expected.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.

Who is eligible to apply for this funding?

Eligibility is restricted to a single institution: the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Why is eligibility limited to the University of Hawaii at Manoa?

The notice explains that the University of Hawaii at Manoa already has the relevant experience and expertise to collect air monitoring data on volcanic emissions in Hawaii and has established partnerships with communities impacted by volcanic activity. These existing capabilities are described as essential for estimating exposures and conducting a study of health effects among exposed residents.

What geographic area is the research focused on?

The work is focused on Hawaii, specifically communities near active volcanic activity.

What role does air monitoring data play in the intended work?

Air monitoring data on volcanic emissions is described as a key capability for estimating human exposures to volcanic emissions, which in turn supports assessing associated health effects.

What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?

The CFDA number listed is 93.061, "Innovations in Applied Public Health Research."

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on August 17, 2010.

What is the application closing date?

The application closing date is September 1, 2010.

When was the opportunity archived?

The archive date is October 1, 2010.

Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?

The notice lists the CDC Procurement and Grants Office contact (TIMS) as a resource for assistance.

What contact information is provided for the CDC Procurement and Grants Office (TIMS)?

Phone: 770-488-2700
Email: PGOTIM@cdc.gov

In plain terms, what is this grant opportunity best understood as?

It is a focused CDC supplement designed to extend and deepen an ongoing Hawaii-based research effort on volcanic air pollution and health, supporting continued exposure estimation and health effects assessment with the broader aim of generating evidence that can inform prevention and risk reduction related to environmental air hazards.

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